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Mkapa: Tanzanian top-flight matches could be moved due to the passing of ex-President

Tanzania Premier League Board (TPLB) could reschedule the matches lined up to conclude the 2019/20 season due to the death of former President Benjamin Mkapa.

Mkapa, 81, who served as Tanzania's third President from 1995 to 2005, died on Tuesday and his demise could affect the already programmed matches.

On July 26, the 20 teams were expected to engage in their final matches but the national tragedy may end up pushing them to a later date.

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TPLB chairman Steven Mguto said there is a great possibility the matches will be given different dates but called for patience.